Family allegedly tries to bribe juror

Published: Friday, December 7, 2012 at 11:22 a.m.

Last Modified: Friday, December 7, 2012 at 11:22 a.m.

A Houma man and woman are charged with trying to bribe a juror in their relative's drug case, authorities said today.

The father, James “Jim” Bonvillain, 75, of 512 Columbus St., was arrested Thursday, the Terrebonne Sheriff's Office said. The sister, Cheramie Bonvillain Jupiter, 43, was arrested today. They are both charged with jury tampering.